September 21, 2026
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The perils of an unorganized shopper
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer While most find themselves in the grocery store standing wide-eyed experiencing palpitations at the price of a bag of Doritos or waxing poetic to whoever will…
Man indicted for cutting state park trees to improve view
Staff Report A Nashville man has been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) into the illegal cutting of trees within Savage Gulf…
Lady Raiders fall to Central Magnet
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County girls’ soccer team was back on its home turf at Raider Academy for a game against Central Magnet Tuesday evening. The Lady Raiders…
Dolly Parton passes away at 80
Staff Report Music icon, actress, philanthropist and the Smoky Mountain Songbird Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced Tuesday afternoon on her social…
CHS volleyball beats Warren in four sets
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County volleyball team opened its week with a home victory Monday evening. Hosting Warren County, the Lady Raiders came out on top for a…
Raiders dominate Franklin County in season opener
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County football kicked off its 2026 season in impressive fashion Friday night. Hosting Franklin County, the Red Raiders gave the fans at Carden-Jarrell Field plenty…
PREP ROUNDUP: CHS volleyball falls, Westwood football rolls in Thursday matchups
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County volleyball team’s undefeated start to the season came to an end in Fayetteville Thursday evening. Taking on Lincoln County in a Class 3A…
‘Roo-mers’ are true no Bonnaroo 2027
Staff Report According to a statement posted to the festival’s official website, Bonnaroo will be taking a “much needed” year off in 2027. The festival team thanked fans and attendees…
Lady Raiders fall to Tullahoma in Coffee Cup
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County girls’ soccer was back on its home turf at Raider Academy Thursday night, welcoming Tullahoma for the latest edition of the annual Coffee Cup…
PREP ROUNDUP: CHS boys’ golf takes first at Golden Classic
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County golf team was back in action to host the Golden Classic at WillowBrook Golf Club Wednesday. In an event that featured a field…